Childrens Mercy Hospital Orthopedics 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 816-234-3693 (phone), 816-855-1993 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Saint Louis University School of Medicine Graduated: 1979
Procedures:
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations Spinal Cord Surgery Spinal Fusion Spinal Surgery
Conditions:
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Schwend graduated from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1979. He works in Kansas City, MO and specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopedic Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Schwend is affiliated with Childrens Mercy Hospital.
Dr. Richard Schwend, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics' section on orthopedics and professor of orthopedics at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, said that, in general, the injuries appeared to be minor.